Utilities Distribution​/Collection Lead

Salary: $23.99 - $38.40 Hourly
Location : Lady Lake Utiltities
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Utilities Water Department
Opening Date: 10/13/2025

The Town of Lady Lake is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process. You can request one by calling .

The Town is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Florida Statutes 440.101 and 440.102. Applicants and employees may be required to submit to drug testing at any time. Additionally, drug and alcohol testing of employees holding a CDL is conducted according to federal law and regulation.
Description

Skilled manual labor position performing repairs and maintenance on utilities collection and distribution systems
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Read, replace, clean and test water meters and water meter boxes.

Assist in repair and maintenance of all aspects of the water, sewer, and reuse systems.

Repair of utility lines and inspecting new construction.

Responsible for completing daily work orders.

Operate light to heavy equipment to include front-end loader/backhoe, dump truck, and power tools, as needed.

Diagnose issues and perform minor repairs, maintenance, and service equipment.

Maintains log of daily operations and activities.

Assist other utilities staff as needed or as directed by supervisor.

Requires shift work, holiday work, weekend work, natural disaster response, and on-call duties when needed.(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required)
Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of field service repairs, repair parts, lift station operations, knowledge of tools and equipment; ability to perform some equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work well with others, professionally and effectively communicate well with office staff and customers to assist in all phases of utilities, water, and sewer operations.
• General computer operating skills (typing correspondence, email, and memorandums).
• Ability to use hand tools, possess some mechanical skills, ability to operate equipment, and perform accurate meter reading.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of operations of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Understanding environmental safety as it pertains to community health and wellbeing.
• Ability to inspect machinery and other mechanical equipment to detect flaws and defects in operation.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain acute records.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency.
• At least two (2) years of experience in the utility operations field.
• Experience in operation of small equipment and some equipment maintenance experience.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of Valid Florida Driver's License
• Possession of Class "B" Florida CDL with air brakes endorsement.
• Possession of a Class "C" Distribution Certificate or ability to obtain within timeframe set by supervisor.

The Town provides 100% paid employee health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance. The Town also provides 50% paid dependent health insurance, a 401a retirement plan that is fully vested after three years, paid time off , and paid holidays. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance, short-term disability insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and vision insurance at reduced rates.

All benefits described are only available to full time employees.